Book contents
- International Counterterrorism Law
- International Counterterrorism Law
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 Defining Terrorism in International Law
- 2 The Key Components of International Counterterrorism Law
- 3 National Terrorism Legislation Worldwide
- 4 Prosecution of Terrorism Suspects in Domestic Courts
- 5 Counterterrorism Action under International Law
- 6 Prosecution of Terrorism as an International Crime
- 7 State Responsibility for Terrorism
- 8 The Outlook for International Counterterrorism Law
- Index
Introduction
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- International Counterterrorism Law
- International Counterterrorism Law
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 Defining Terrorism in International Law
- 2 The Key Components of International Counterterrorism Law
- 3 National Terrorism Legislation Worldwide
- 4 Prosecution of Terrorism Suspects in Domestic Courts
- 5 Counterterrorism Action under International Law
- 6 Prosecution of Terrorism as an International Crime
- 7 State Responsibility for Terrorism
- 8 The Outlook for International Counterterrorism Law
- Index
Summary
The introduction offers a historical overview of terrorism through the ages and describes the development of international counterterrorism law. It discusses the interplay between terrorism and international crimes such as genocide and crimes against humanity. It also introduces some of the controversy surrounding terrorism as a term.
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- International Counterterrorism Law , pp. 1 - 19Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2024